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THE ANNUAL APPEAL IS OVER - WE DID IT!
Thanks to you, we not only met our goal, we EXCEEDED it at $52,000! In addition, we achieved our highest participation percentage ever at 53.5% - the most successful appeal in Pierce's history! THANK YOU to all of the families who so generously contributed. A special thank you goes out to the fundraising team led by PTO Fundraising Chair, Toby Raybould, and comprising Beth Waisburg, Jean Sandler, Kimberly Rowell, and Snezana Pejic. And we also thank Stacey Zelbow, PTO Treasurer, for her careful accounting of funds! This team worked tirelessly on behalf of our school and we sincerely thank them for all of their tremendous efforts. CONGRATULATIONS!
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SECURITY ALERT!
We are finding some of our entry/exit doors propped open before, during and after school. It is imperative that we maintain the measures in place to keep our school secure. Please do not prop open any doors leading to the outside. If you see any of these doors propped open, please close them. Thank you for helping us to keep our school safe.
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NEW PIERCE T-SHIRTS FOR SALE - COOL HOLIDAY GIFTS!
Designed by students Gemma Salazar and India Stevenson, and parent Scout Stevenson. Limited quantities! Available for sale in the cafeteria at the following times:
- Friday, 12/6 - (Kindergarten Sing) 8:00-9:30am
- Thursday, 12/12 - (2nd Grade Sing) 8:00-9:30am
Want to volunteer to sell shirts? Please go to www.SignUpGenius.com/go/4090449ACAF28AB9-pierce. Have questions? Please contact Karin Khan at karin.kahn@verizon.net or Hillary Janowski at hillaryjanowski@gmail.com.
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SHOP AMAZON AND BENEFIT PIERCE SCHOOL
When you shop Amazon through the school website, Pierce PTO receives a percentage of your purchases at no extra cost to you. Last year, the PTO received almost $2,000. This year, the PTO has received almost $500 so far! Remember to "Go to School" before you shop online at Amazon! To shop, go to the school website homepage and look for this icon:
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PARENTS: NEW FORM REFLECTS STANDARDS-BASED REPORTING
At parent/teacher conferences, forms provide parents of students in Grades 1-5 with a record of their child's performance over the course of the year. This fall marks the start of the transition to a revised form reflecting a shift to standards-based reporting. The new form serves the same purpose, but provides more specific information about students' learning with respect to the content area benchmarks described in Brookline Learning Expectations.
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Thursday, 12/5, 7pm @ James F. Walsh School Committee Rm., 5th Fl., Town Hall
The public is invited to attend.
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WINTER SING - KINDERGARTEN PERFORMS THIS FRIDAY! PARENTS WELCOME!
Kindergarten: 12/6 at 8:15am
1st Grade: 12/13 at 8:15am
2nd Grade: 12/12 at 8:15am
3rd/4th Grade: 12/20 at 8:15am
5-8th Chorus & Band: 12/16 at 6:30pm at BHS
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Math League begins this week. Students in grade 4, 5 and 6 are welcome to attend. Fifth- and sixth-graders may compete in three town-wide meets early next year;permission slips are due Friday, 12/13. Visit our website for details.
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ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THE WIZARD OF OZ
Opens Sunday, 12/8, 4pm
Attention 5-6 Grade Parents! Register your Actors here: https://pierceplay.wufoo.com/forms/wizard-of-oz-actor-registration/. Actors only, please (tech crew registration will begin later). Registration limited to first 60 participants, and you must register before auditioning. Please v isit our website for details.
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SWOOSH! 7-8th GRADE BOYS'/GIRLS' BASKETBALL TRYOUTS
Beginning week after Thanksgiving Break
Any 7th- or 8th-grade boy or girl interested in trying out for basketball must register on familyID.com and submit (or have on file at Pierce) a current physical. Both must be done prior to tryouts. Billy Harris will coach boys, and Lauren Kelly will coach girls. For questions, please e-mail michael_miceli@brookline.k12.ma.us._______________________________________
Wednesday, 12/18, 8:10am @ Pierce Cafeteria
We love Pierce's new auditorium, but its design means we have to rethink how we run the Pierce Book Fair. Please join us to consider ideas for how the Book Fair could be restructured, in large or small ways. Questions? Email Carin Aquiline, caquiline@mindspring.com.
SAVE THE DATE: SIXTH-GRADE PLAY, AUSTRALIA: THE SEARCH FOR THE GOLDEN CROCODILE
Wednesday, 12/18, 3-4pm @ Pierce Auditorium; Bake Sale 2:30-3pm
Written for ages 5-12, this play will be enjoyed by all! Sixth-Grade Drama is a special program that allows each class of Pierce 6th-graders to work with director Amy Driscoll (PSED Coordinator) and social studies teacher Chris Smith to write and perform a full-length play based on world geography lessons from the classroom - action learning at its best! Visit our website for details.
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SUPPORT THE BROOKLINE EDUCATION FOUNDATION
The BEF supports innovation and excellence in all Brookline classrooms by raising funds that are critical to keeping our schools at the leading edge of public education. Your donation helps fund BEF grants that offer training for educators, enabling them to enrich teaching practices, incorporate innovative technology into the curriculum, and provide students with the 21st-century skills needed to succeed in our evolving society. Visit
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BABY, I GOT THE BLUES... NO, GREENS!
The Brookline Public Health Department is looking for families who are working to reduce their carbon foot print. Share your story! Plus: Alastair Moock's Holiday Extravaganza! Come one, come all!
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JOIN DOWN UNDER YOGA BROOKLINE FOR KIDS CLASSES!
Down Under Yoga offers yoga programs for children from pre-school through high school, with classes held in our studio and schools. Classes are banded by age, to ensure content is appropriate and to foster community. The emphasis is on having fun, settling into the body and breath, and providing a safe haven during times of stress and change. Call 617-244-9642 or visit www.downunderyoga.com.
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AFTER-SCHOOL TUTOR AVAILABLE
A School Counseling (MS) intern from Northeastern University is available to help in Middle School and High School levels in the Brookline area. Specialties include: organization and study skills, English (idea organization and editing) and Spanish (K-5). Tutors at $40/hour. Please contact aligberger@gmail.com for more information and to set up a meeting. Sessions can either be in the comfort of your home, or at the Brookline Public Library. Looking forward to helping!
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AFTER-SCHOOL HOMEWORK HELP
I am a 7th-grade student at Pierce School in Brookline, MA. I am able to help students in grades 1-3 in Brookline. I am available at 3:00 most days after school. I can help with homework, reading, and math. $8 an hour. Contact: River Corrado, jude6197@gmail.com, 617-763-0803.
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KOLTUN BALLET ACADEMY
Pre-professional ballet training in an inspirational environment for young people ages 6-19. We aim to provide students with a rich knowledge of classical technique, and the ability to adapt to all styles and techniques of dance. We offer a hands-on approach, individual attention, and dedication to our students. For more information, please visit www.KoltunBalletAcademy.com or call 617-901-3792.
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IN-HOME SPEECH & LANGUAGE SERVICES Helping Kids Communicate: Speech-language services in your home. Meryl Heller Schram, MS, CCC-SLP, experienced and respected speech-language pathologist, evaluates and treats youngsters with speech-language delays, language-learning disabilities, articulation/phonological disorders, autism spectrum disorders, Aspergers syndrome, and verbal dyspraxia. All services are self-pay. Contact Meryl Heller Schram, M.S., CCC-SLP at 617-733-1995 or mhschram@comcast.net. ____________________________________
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